Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Navajo County, AZ
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NWS Flagstaff has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Navajo County until 2:45 PM MST due to radar-indicated quarter-size hail and 50 mph winds.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Navajo County, Arizona
- Issued
- August 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, AZ. The alert is effective from 2:19 PM MST to 2:45 PM MST on August 5, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Navajo County in north central Arizona, primarily rural areas. Locations impacted include State Route 260 between mile markers 300 and 303 and Camp Shadow Pines. The storm was located 9 miles northwest of Heber-Overgaard or 15 miles northeast of Forest Lakes at issuance.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.
Expected Conditions
Quarter size hail (1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH are expected. The storm is moving southeast at 10 mph.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 2:19 PM MST until 2:45 PM MST on August 5, 2026.
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